Kortenaken

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  Kortenaken
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Kortenaken in Flemish Brabant
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Flemish Brabant Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Leuven
Coordinates 50°54′N 05°04′E / 50.9, 5.067Coordinates: 50°54′N 05°04′E / 50.9, 5.067
Area 49.10 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
7,540 (January 1, 2006)
50.32%
49.68%
154 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 5.46% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,790 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Stefaan Devos (CD&V-N-VA)
Governing parties CD&V-N-VA, sp.a-spirit
Other information
Postal codes 3470-3473
Area codes 016, 011, 013
Web address www.kortenaken.be

Kortenaken is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Hoeleden, Kersbeek-Miskom, Kortenaken proper, Ransberg and Waanrode. On January 1, 2006 Kortenaken had a total population of 7,540. The total area is 49.06 km² which gives a population density of 154 inhabitants per km².

Every year in August there is a 2 day festival in Kortenaken, named Boerenrock, with rock music and a party on Saturday, and on Sunday music for the little ones and their parents.

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